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February 5, 7:15-9:00AM
Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne

The SeaWorld You May Not Know
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Terry Prather
President, SeaWorld Parks & Resorts, Central Florida

Come meet with over 175 business and community leaders along with the Chamber's newest members!

Early Bird Reservation Deadline is Monday, Feb. 2, 5:00PM - $20.00 for members.
After Feb. 2 - $25.00 for members. $35 Non-members.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by:

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Quarterly Event - February 11, 4:00-6:00PM

Join the Viera Suntree Business Council for a Quarterly Event at the Suntree Office Tower! Featuring a riveting presentation by Kristy Brooks entitled Break Through the Noise: How to Stand Out in a Digital and Social Age, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Kristy is the Director and CEO of Brooks Marketing, a "Boutique marketing firm that develops innovative solutions to provide consistent success," and has diverse marketing experience ranging from work with small start-ups to large high-tech companies.
Topics she will cover include: 

• Identifying Your Strong Suits
• How to Identify and Challenge Competition
• Ways to be Consistent in Social Media

Suntree Office Tower, 6905 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940
FREE to Chamber Members, $10 for Non-Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sponsored by:

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Women of Excellence Meeting - February 17, 2015

Guest Speakers: Brig. General Nina M. Armagno
and Dr. Ethel Saunders Newman
Meeting held at Baer's furniture located at 4260 W. New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904. Event will take place from 8-9:30AM and a light Breakfast will be served. Women and men are welcome!  FREE admission for Melbourne Chamber members or $10.00 for non Melbourne Chamber members. Location: Baer's Furniture, 4260 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL 32904

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THE ART OF NETWORKING
FEBRUARY 20 - 3:30-5:00PM
Melbourne Regional Chamber Auditorium
1005 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901

Join us at this New Year Networking Event
Networking Workshop - Speaker Instructor - Alan Kershaw
Alan will discuss and give training on successful networking techniques, building alliances, trust, new customers and leads from referrals. FREE to Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The Space Coast Welcomes Back Baseball To Viera
Tuesday, February 24, 5:00-7:00PM
Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Pkwy., Melbourne, FL 32940
Meet representatives from the Nationals and Manatees and hear them talk about the baseball season. Chamber Members $5, Non-Members $20
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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3 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for Designing Premier Events
Friday, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Parrish Grove Inn
536 Delannoy Ave., Cocoa Village, FL 
Hors D'oeuvres, networking, prizes, refreshments, beer & wine. Please RSVP: RSVP@DesigningPremierEvents.com or (321) 537-5500

Raymond James Viera Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM (Cut time: 5:00PM)
5464 Village Drive, Viera, FL 32955
Come celebrate! Raymond James is having a Grand Opening for their Viera office. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Address: 5464 Village Drive, Viera, FL 32955

For more information contact Deanna Tangeman at 321-253-7999 or deanna.tangeman@raymondjames.com. Raymond James is a Financial Brokerage Firm, please visit their website at www.raymondjames.com/Melbourne

Barry University's School of Professional and Career Education (PACE)
GRAND OPENING
Wednesday, 11:00AM - 2:00PM (Cut time: 12:00PM)
410 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935
Come out to show your support of this new location during your lunch hour and see how an adult learner can achieve their bachelor's or master's degree while working! Food and beverage will be provided in addition to a silent auction to benefit the United Way of Brevard.  For more information please contact Liz or Brooke at 321-409-5553.
All Chamber members will receive a 20% tuition discount!

Support United Way's Reading and Literacy Programs
In conjunction with other local chambers, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to support United Way’s Early Grade Reading and literacy programs, and we are asking for your help. In the next week you will receive a joint mailing asking for your financial support. Please consider joining this partnership and ensuring our kids are prepared for the future workforce. For more information on United Way’s Reading Program visit http://www.bit.ly/uwreads

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Attracting Professional Investors Feb 10 in Melbourne
Should you seek or accept investment from professional investors? If you do, will you lose control of your business?  These questions and more will be answered during a panel discussion on Tuesday, February 10 at the 6:00 PM dinner meeting of Founders Forum.  The event at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place in Melbourne will include a  panel of experts from each major category of professional investor.  

Panel presenters include Randy Poliner, President and Managing Partner of Antares Capital; Casey Swercheck, Vice President of Capitala Investment Advisors and Dr. Peter McAlindon, CEO of Blue Orb, Inc., founding member of venture fund and business accelerator, venVelo and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business.  The $35 advance event registration includes networking, dinner and the featured program. $45 at the door.  To register, visit the organization website at www.FoundersForum.com or call 321-433-5570.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT FLYER

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Craig Technologies Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center Named Finalist in the First Annual Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards in Central Florida
Craig Technologies Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Center (ADMC) has been named a finalist in the first annual Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards in Central Florida. Craig Technologies ADMC was named a finalist in the Medium Business Category for the awards, which honor the companies, organizations and people who have impacted, with their products, services, and thought leadership, the Central Florida community. Winning businesses will be honored at a special celebration on March 19 at Rosen Shingle Creek.

Bright House Networks has teamed up with Chambers of Commerce in nine counties to host this event connecting local businesses in a celebration of best-in-class.  Bright House Networks will award prizes totaling over $1,000,000, including commercial TV production, air time, customer newsletter, and cash.
For more information about the Regional Business Awards and to purchase your tickets/tables, visit www.brighthouse.com/RBA.

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EDC, NASA to Announce Strategic Technology Alliance
NASA and Space Coast EDC are partners in a new strategic alliance designed to bring cutting-edge technology, resources and expertise to solve manufacturing and technology challenges across a wide spectrum of industries. From aerospace to the most basic manufacturing operations, this alliance will provide applied technology solutions to accelerate regional economic growth on the Space Coast. Powered by NASA and EDC, this regional initiative is part of NASA’s national pilot program for Regional Economic Development (RED) and seeks to provide small and medium-sized manufacturers and technology-based companies with access to NASA’s subject matter experts, advanced technologies, and capabilities drawing on NASA resources both at the Kennedy Space Center and across the nation.

This pilot program is conducted at the Agency level, and is executed in an agreement between NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) and the EDC through a four-year cooperative agreement. Program officials will re-evaluate this agreement annually. Details for interested companies are currently being finalized. For more information, please email EHuy@SpaceCoastEDC.org.

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